A Donald & Mary G Behler Foundation
A Donald & Mary G Behler Foundation is a private foundation based in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in community services, recreation, history and culture, and health and human services.
A Donald & Mary G Behler Foundation at a glance
In short: A Donald & Mary G Behler Foundation gave $119K across 44 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $118,950
- +7.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 44
- -10.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,703
- +19.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Total assets
- $1,207,282
- -1.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (5 of 44, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to A Donald & Mary G Behler Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 175 Olive Street, Lehighton, PA 18235
Phone: (610) 377-2510
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who A Donald & Mary G Behler Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lacawac Sanctuary ($25K). Together the top 10 received $74K.
Grant Size Distribution
193 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 193 grants of 193 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania. The remaining grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (5%), South Carolina (2%), and Tennessee (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
Cities
Is A Donald & Mary G Behler Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 44 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2020) to $119K (2024). In 2024 it made 44 grants totaling $119K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lacawac Sanctuary Lake Ariel, PA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Jerusalem UCC Palmerton, PA | Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Bowmanstownpalmerton Baseball & Softball Association Palmerton, PA | Unrestricted | $7,200 |
| Bo Trach Fdn Summit Hill, PA | Unrestricted | $5,250 |
| Boy Scout Troop 209 Palmerton, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lehighton Downtown Initiative Lehighton, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Valor House Kunkleton, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Palmerton Summer Recreation PR Palmerton, PA | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Lake Placid Art League Lake Placid, FL | Unrestricted | $3,750 |
| Fox Chase Cancer Center Foundation Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,207,282 | $207,121 | $201,848 | $118,950 | 44 | $118,950 | $184,451 | $118,779 |
| 2023 | $1,223,283 | $179,200 | $135,441 | $110,900 | 49 | $110,900 | $155,959 | $88,285 |
| 2022 | $1,206,016 | $81,404 | $122,460 | $97,220 | 34 | $97,220 | $57,596 | $121,502 |
| 2021 | $1,151,906 | $196,078 | $131,054 | $106,250 | 33 | $106,250 | $134,147 | $113,014 |
| 2020 | $1,086,882 | $116,403 | $82,435 | $60,900 | 33 | — | $97,228 | $99,328 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, A Donald & Mary G Behler Foundation reported a distributable amount of $119K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Fox Chase Cancer Center Foundation describes its mission as prevailing over cancer through scientific discovery, prevention, and care. Mauch Chunk Museum & Cultural says it promotes historical knowledge of Mauch Chunk; Meals on Wheels describes its work as delivering meals to homebound individuals; and Tafton Fire Company says it provides fire protection, emergency medical, fire police, and water rescue services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 44 grants totaling $118,950. Grants ranged from $200 to $25,000, with a median of $1,200. The largest awards included $25,000 to LACAWAC Sanctuary, $11,000 to Jerusalem UCC, and $7,200 to BowmanstownPalmerton Baseball & Softball Association. Other notable grants were $5,250 to Bo Trach Fdn and $5,000 each to Boy Scout Troop 209, Lehighton Downtown Initiative, and Valor House. The listed purposes for these grants were unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Judy Bollinger as president, treasurer, and director, and Tabitha Serfoss as secretary and director.
A Donald & Mary G Behler Foundation is led by Judy Bollinger, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Judy Bollinger
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$24K (2024)
Tabitha Serfoss
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$24K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $24K, to Judy Bollinger (PRESIDENT,TREASURER, DIR). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about A Donald & Mary G Behler Foundation
How much does A Donald & Mary G Behler Foundation give each year?
A Donald & Mary G Behler Foundation gave $119K across 44 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $111K across 49 grants.
What is A Donald & Mary G Behler Foundation's typical grant size?
A Donald & Mary G Behler Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,200, and its average grant was $2,703, across 44 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from A Donald & Mary G Behler Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does A Donald & Mary G Behler Foundation give grants?
A Donald & Mary G Behler Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Palmerton, PA (15 grants), Lehighton, PA (9 grants), Jim Thorpe, PA (3 grants) and Summit Hill, PA (2 grants).
Does A Donald & Mary G Behler Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of A Donald & Mary G Behler Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (44 of 44) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are A Donald & Mary G Behler Foundation's largest grantees?
A Donald & Mary G Behler Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Lacawac Sanctuary ($25,000), Jerusalem UCC ($11,000) and Bowmanstownpalmerton Baseball & Softball Association ($7,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is A Donald & Mary G Behler Foundation?
A Donald & Mary G Behler Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $119K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $119K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does A Donald & Mary G Behler Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Fox Chase Cancer Center Foundation describes its mission as prevailing over cancer through scientific discovery, prevention, and care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from A Donald & Mary G Behler Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is A Donald & Mary G Behler Foundation's EIN?
A Donald & Mary G Behler Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2903583. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does A Donald & Mary G Behler Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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